Henke, Thomas – Died 1911

HENKE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/11/2020 at 14:25:52

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Nov. 24, 1911, LP, C4

Killed by Train
Gus Schuman. foreman for the Milwaukee on the section between Lawler and Jackson Junction, and his assistant, Thomas Henke, were struck by the Milwaukee No. 4 yesterday noon as they were traveling on their handcar near the Marron farm near Jackson Junction. Mr. Henke was killed instantly and Mr. Schumann suffered a broken arm, broken leg, and several fractured ribs. The train was stopped and Mr. Schumann was taken to Calmar and placed under the care of the railroad physicians — Decorah Journal.